Roy Jones Jr. has left Chris Eubank Jr. leaving the latter with a search for a new trainer.
The news is the last thing Eubank needs in the run up to his fight with Liam Smith on September 2nd, 2023.
This is especially since it is a career-defining fight following Eubank’s fourth-round-stoppage loss to Smith in their first bout.
Jones and Eubank began working with each other in 2021. Since then, they have secured three wins and a loss. Victories over Marcus Morrison, Wanik Awdijan and Liam Williams were postive.
However, in truth, facing Smith was the biggest test as Eubank came up short. This naturally begs the question: what was the reason for the split?
Well, the nature of Eubank’s defeat was alarming. His chin gave way for the first time in his career, which may have required a change.
However, Jones had a simpler explanation. He outlined how their respective schedules did not align.
“This time our schedules didn’t line up. I have more fights and other fighters I have fights coming up so our schedules didn’t line up this time. I don’t know. Maybe [I will work with him again],” Jones
Social Media Reaction
good. clearly wasn’t working for him.
— El Pigeon (@AngloPigeon) July 29, 2023
Says it all.. Liam Smith will knock him out within 5
— Craig (@CraigDHoare) July 29, 2023
Go back to Ronnie Davies and Eubank Sr in the corner. Despite the majority of “experts” at the time panning that set up it produced by far the best Eubank Jr performances.
— The CrAwFiSh BoiLa (@CrAwFiShBoiLa) July 29, 2023